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POV Horror Movie ‘Black Daruma’ Unleashes A Killer Doll
Playhouse directors, the Watts brothers, return with Black Daruma, a horror film shot in POV that injects dark humor into the doll subgenre with an inventive twist. Black Daruma follows Ryan, a down-on-his-luck man in his 30s. He seeks a life change and purchases a Japanese lucky “Daruma” doll. However, the doll brings anything but good fortune, twisting Ryan’s life into a hilarious and horrifying mess. Fionn Watts, one of the directors, describes the film as a playful yet sinister blend of “Gremlins” and “Paranormal Activity.” “We shot the entire film from the doll’s perspective,” he explains. “The audience becomes the doll, witnessing the unfolding chaos firsthand.” Filmed in just eight days, Black Daruma draws inspiration from the found footage genre and character-driven horror like Creep and Be My Cat. Co-director Toby Watts elaborates, “The disorienting POV keeps the audience guessing. We aimed for a bizarre and voyeuristic experience, highlighting the implosion of masculinity.” Fionn adds a surprising detail: “The
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Director Andrés Øvredal Scares Up New Horror Film
Brilliant horror director André Øvredal, known for films like The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter, is back with a new project. Øvredal has now signed on to direct a currently untitled horror film for Walter Hamada’s 18hz Productions. According to Deadline, Zachary Donohue and T.W. Burgess penned the script for the new project, whose plot is currently being kept under wraps. Gary Dauberman (Salem’s Lot) will produce the mysterious horror movie. 18hz Productions is set to produce several mid-budget horror films per year for Paramount Pictures. Other projects in the works include Primate and Familiar. Hamada, who recently departed WB/DC, brings a wealth of horror experience from his time at New Line. He reunites with Gary Dauberman (Salem’s Lot) to produce the project. The two have produced countless horror movies together, including The Conjuring and its spinoffs and the 2017 adaptation of IT. Stay tuned for more
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Two New Clips Tease the Horror-Filled World of “Teacup”
From James Wan’s Atomic Monster and series creator Ian McCulloch (“Yellowstone”) comes the new series “Teacup.” Today, two new clips tease the horror of the things to come in this new series ahead of its premiere. “Teacup” centers on a group of people trapped on a rural farm in Georgia. To survive, they must come together to face an out-of-this-world threat as they find themselves trapped behind a line created by a mysterious stranger. One step over the line is deadly. Family drama, a suffering child, and grotesque deaths add to the chaos and well-built tension of the series that will be your new obsession. Inspired by Robert R. McCammon’s hit novel Stinger, the series stars “The Handmaid’s Tale” actress Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Kathy Baker (“Colony”), Boris McGiver (“Evil”), Chaske Spencer (Twilight franchise) and Rob Morgan (“Lawmen: Bass Reeves”). Caleb Dolden, Emilie Bierre, and Luciano Leroux round out the talented cast. The first two episodes of “Teacp“
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Destry Allyn Spielberg’s ‘Please Don’t Feed the Children’ Heads to Sitges
Today, it was announced that Destry Allyn Spielberg’s feature directorial debut, Please Don’t Feed the Children, will have its world premiere at the prestigious Sitges International Film Festival on Friday, October 11th. A Q&A with the cast and crew and a press conference will follow the horror thriller’s debut. “I am beyond thrilled to be premiering Please Don’t Feed The Children at the 57th annual Sitges International Film Festival. It’s an incredible honor to showcase our film alongside such visionary works. This movie was everything I needed to officially step into directing feature length films. It came with all the exciting challenges that made me a stronger filmmaker and collaborator. We shot this in 18 days and I am so proud of the entire cast and crew for coming together and proving that anything is possible. I couldn’t be more excited to share this experience with the world.” Said Destry Allyn Spielberg. In Please Don’t Feed the Children, written by
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Boktober: Reebok Teams Up with Universal for Classic Monster Collection
Calling all horror fans and sneakerheads! Just in time for Halloween, Reebok is resurrecting its “Boktober” collection in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences. This chilling collection features five iconic Reebok silhouettes reimagined as tributes to the legendary Universal Monsters – Dracula, Frankenstein, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the Wolfman. A Monstrous Mashup: Each sneaker boasts unique design elements that capture the essence of its corresponding monster. Here’s a closer look: The BB 4000 II + Dracula ($130): This bloodsucker-inspired shoe features a premium patent leather upper with a color-shifting material that resembles blood, a fitting tribute to the king of vampires. The Pump TZ + Frankenstein ($180): Channel Frankenstein’s monster with glue-stain details, deco stitching, metal hardware resembling the monster’s neck bolts, and a translucent aged rubber outsole. The Club C Megacourt + The Bride of Frankenstein ($120): This women’s only silhouette takes cues from the stitched-together body parts of the Bride. It
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Exorcism Horror ‘Saint Catherine’ Conjures New Trailer
Black Mandala presents the supernatural exorcism film Saint Catherine, directed by Gonzalo Mellid, Raffael Oliveri, Juan de Dios Garduño, Hana Kazim, and Michael Escobedo. Filled with demonic rituals and creatures that stalk innocent girls, the film centers on Ellie, an orphan girl taken to the Saint Catherine Institute after being rescued from a kidnapping. This secret institution, hidden behind the facade of a convent, trains young survivors of exorcisms and possessions to fight evil. Only a few students pass the final test: blindly choosing a cursed object and eradicating the evil within it. Failure can mean death or worse. Will the demons that haunt Ellie resurface? Will she survive her trial? You will have to watch it to find out. This fright-filled film stars Valentina Mas, Raymond E. Lee, Pachi Lucas, Julia Kraiselburd, Emilia Mayo, Greta Emma, Paloma Cecilia, Yoji Villar, Sofia Frank, Giuly Lola and Agustin Olcese. Gonzalo Mellid wrote the script. Saint Catherine, which boasts that it is
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Lionsgate Unleashing ‘Never Let Go’ on Digital
Lionsgate is set to release the chilling horror-thriller Never Let Go on digital this October. Executive-produced by and starring Academy Award-winner Halle Berry (Monster’s Ball), the film arrives just in time for Halloween. From visionary director Alexandre Aja (Crawl) and the creative minds behind “Stranger Things” comes this psychological horror-thriller. As evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, a mother (Halle Berry) and her twin sons find their only protection is their house and deep-rooted family bond. Needing to stay connected at all times — even tethering themselves with ropes — they urge each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival. I had the pleasure of talking with director Alexandre Aja and the young stars Anthony B. Jenkins and Percy Daggs IV about the film and their characters. You can watch those interviews HERE.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Now Available on Fandango at Home
Somebody said “Beetlejuice” thrice, and now Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is available on Fandango at Home! But that’s not all; there are killer bundles and an extended preview! Starting today, Fandango at Home offers users a Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 2-Film Collection bundle. That includes Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the 1988 classic Beetlejuice for only $29.99. The second option, the Beetlejuice Premium Fan Bundle, features Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in 4K and Beetlejuice in 4K. Customers will receive an exclusive limited edition 27×39 Beetlejuice poster for only $49.99. In Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Lydia Deetz is reluctantly reunited with the demonic trickster Beetlejuice in this highly anticipated sequel. Lydia’s daughter, Astrid, is kidnapped by unknown otherworldly forces. The Deetz family, grappling with an unexpected tragedy, returns to their ancestral home in Winter River. A place where a mysterious model of the town holds the key to a portal between the living and the dead. With trouble brewing in both worlds, it’s up to Beetlejuice to save the day –
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Shudder Acquires Chilling New Body Horror ‘Grafted’
Shudder, the premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, has acquired Sasha Rainbow‘s highly anticipated new horror movie Grafted. Grafted, Rainbow’s feature debut, follows Wei, a scholarship student who travels to New Zealand to pursue her studies. Shy and introverted, Wei struggles to fit in with her glamorous cousin and her friends. Driven by a desire to overcome a genetic facial birthmark, Wei delves into her late father’s research. She is focusing on a revolutionary skin grafting procedure. However, her experiments take a sinister turn, leading her down a dark path of obsession and violence. The cast of this chilling tale includes “3 Body Problem” actress Jess Hong and Mark Mitchinson (Evil Dead Rise). It sees “Sweet Tooth” stars Jared Turner and Eden Hart reunite. Director Sasha Rainbow has expressed excitement about partnering with Shudder. “For those of us who crave dark and twisted dreams, there’s no better place to unleash Grafted than with the curators of terror
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New Free Horror Channel Scream TV Launches Just in Time for Halloween
Horror fans, rejoice! SCREAM TV, a brand new, free-to-air, and free-to-stream television channel dedicated to horror, is set to launch just in time for Halloween. NYX Media Corporation will debut SCREAM TV in North America at 6 AM EST on October 13th, 2024. The channel will be available on the DistroTV app across various platforms, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, and Android devices. A Horror Fan’s Dream “We are thrilled to launch SCREAM TV and bring our unique horror entertainment experience to fans across North America,” says Corinne Ferguson, CEO of NYX Media Corporation. “Our programming is carefully curated to provide a captivating journey through the horror genre, respecting the viewer’s time and delivering the best possible experience.” SCREAM TV will offer a diverse range of horror content, catering to all types of horror fans. From classic masterpieces to modern classics, cult classics to new releases, there’s something for everyone to sink their teeth into. A Terrifying Treasure Trove
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POV Horror Movie ‘Black Daruma’ Unleashes A Killer Doll
Playhouse directors, the Watts brothers, return with Black Daruma, a horror film shot in POV that injects dark humor into the doll subgenre with an inventive twist. Black Daruma follows Ryan, a down-on-his-luck man in his 30s. He seeks a life change and purchases a Japanese lucky “Daruma” doll. However, the doll brings anything but good fortune, twisting Ryan’s life into a hilarious and horrifying mess. Fionn Watts, one of the directors, describes the film as a playful yet sinister blend of “Gremlins” and “Paranormal Activity.” “We shot the entire film from the doll’s perspective,” he explains. “The audience becomes the doll, witnessing the unfolding chaos firsthand.” Filmed in just eight days, Black Daruma draws inspiration from the found footage genre and character-driven horror like Creep and Be My Cat. Co-director Toby Watts elaborates, “The disorienting POV keeps the audience guessing. We aimed for a bizarre and voyeuristic experience, highlighting the implosion of masculinity.” Fionn adds a surprising detail: “The
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Director Andrés Øvredal Scares Up New Horror Film
Brilliant horror director André Øvredal, known for films like The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and The Last Voyage of the Demeter, is back with a new project. Øvredal has now signed on to direct a currently untitled horror film for Walter Hamada’s 18hz Productions. According to Deadline, Zachary Donohue and T.W. Burgess penned the script for the new project, whose plot is currently being kept under wraps. Gary Dauberman (Salem’s Lot) will produce the mysterious horror movie. 18hz Productions is set to produce several mid-budget horror films per year for Paramount Pictures. Other projects in the works include Primate and Familiar. Hamada, who recently departed WB/DC, brings a wealth of horror experience from his time at New Line. He reunites with Gary Dauberman (Salem’s Lot) to produce the project. The two have produced countless horror movies together, including The Conjuring and its spinoffs and the 2017 adaptation of IT. Stay tuned for more
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Two New Clips Tease the Horror-Filled World of “Teacup”
From James Wan’s Atomic Monster and series creator Ian McCulloch (“Yellowstone”) comes the new series “Teacup.” Today, two new clips tease the horror of the things to come in this new series ahead of its premiere. “Teacup” centers on a group of people trapped on a rural farm in Georgia. To survive, they must come together to face an out-of-this-world threat as they find themselves trapped behind a line created by a mysterious stranger. One step over the line is deadly. Family drama, a suffering child, and grotesque deaths add to the chaos and well-built tension of the series that will be your new obsession. Inspired by Robert R. McCammon’s hit novel Stinger, the series stars “The Handmaid’s Tale” actress Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman (“Grey’s Anatomy”), Kathy Baker (“Colony”), Boris McGiver (“Evil”), Chaske Spencer (Twilight franchise) and Rob Morgan (“Lawmen: Bass Reeves”). Caleb Dolden, Emilie Bierre, and Luciano Leroux round out the talented cast. The first two episodes of “Teacp“
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Destry Allyn Spielberg’s ‘Please Don’t Feed the Children’ Heads to Sitges
Today, it was announced that Destry Allyn Spielberg’s feature directorial debut, Please Don’t Feed the Children, will have its world premiere at the prestigious Sitges International Film Festival on Friday, October 11th. A Q&A with the cast and crew and a press conference will follow the horror thriller’s debut. “I am beyond thrilled to be premiering Please Don’t Feed The Children at the 57th annual Sitges International Film Festival. It’s an incredible honor to showcase our film alongside such visionary works. This movie was everything I needed to officially step into directing feature length films. It came with all the exciting challenges that made me a stronger filmmaker and collaborator. We shot this in 18 days and I am so proud of the entire cast and crew for coming together and proving that anything is possible. I couldn’t be more excited to share this experience with the world.” Said Destry Allyn Spielberg. In Please Don’t Feed the Children, written by
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Boktober: Reebok Teams Up with Universal for Classic Monster Collection
Calling all horror fans and sneakerheads! Just in time for Halloween, Reebok is resurrecting its “Boktober” collection in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences. This chilling collection features five iconic Reebok silhouettes reimagined as tributes to the legendary Universal Monsters – Dracula, Frankenstein, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the Wolfman. A Monstrous Mashup: Each sneaker boasts unique design elements that capture the essence of its corresponding monster. Here’s a closer look: The BB 4000 II + Dracula ($130): This bloodsucker-inspired shoe features a premium patent leather upper with a color-shifting material that resembles blood, a fitting tribute to the king of vampires. The Pump TZ + Frankenstein ($180): Channel Frankenstein’s monster with glue-stain details, deco stitching, metal hardware resembling the monster’s neck bolts, and a translucent aged rubber outsole. The Club C Megacourt + The Bride of Frankenstein ($120): This women’s only silhouette takes cues from the stitched-together body parts of the Bride. It
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Exorcism Horror ‘Saint Catherine’ Conjures New Trailer
Black Mandala presents the supernatural exorcism film Saint Catherine, directed by Gonzalo Mellid, Raffael Oliveri, Juan de Dios Garduño, Hana Kazim, and Michael Escobedo. Filled with demonic rituals and creatures that stalk innocent girls, the film centers on Ellie, an orphan girl taken to the Saint Catherine Institute after being rescued from a kidnapping. This secret institution, hidden behind the facade of a convent, trains young survivors of exorcisms and possessions to fight evil. Only a few students pass the final test: blindly choosing a cursed object and eradicating the evil within it. Failure can mean death or worse. Will the demons that haunt Ellie resurface? Will she survive her trial? You will have to watch it to find out. This fright-filled film stars Valentina Mas, Raymond E. Lee, Pachi Lucas, Julia Kraiselburd, Emilia Mayo, Greta Emma, Paloma Cecilia, Yoji Villar, Sofia Frank, Giuly Lola and Agustin Olcese. Gonzalo Mellid wrote the script. Saint Catherine, which boasts that it is
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Lionsgate Unleashing ‘Never Let Go’ on Digital
Lionsgate is set to release the chilling horror-thriller Never Let Go on digital this October. Executive-produced by and starring Academy Award-winner Halle Berry (Monster’s Ball), the film arrives just in time for Halloween. From visionary director Alexandre Aja (Crawl) and the creative minds behind “Stranger Things” comes this psychological horror-thriller. As evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, a mother (Halle Berry) and her twin sons find their only protection is their house and deep-rooted family bond. Needing to stay connected at all times — even tethering themselves with ropes — they urge each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival. I had the pleasure of talking with director Alexandre Aja and the young stars Anthony B. Jenkins and Percy Daggs IV about the film and their characters. You can watch those interviews HERE.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Now Available on Fandango at Home
Somebody said “Beetlejuice” thrice, and now Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is available on Fandango at Home! But that’s not all; there are killer bundles and an extended preview! Starting today, Fandango at Home offers users a Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 2-Film Collection bundle. That includes Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and the 1988 classic Beetlejuice for only $29.99. The second option, the Beetlejuice Premium Fan Bundle, features Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in 4K and Beetlejuice in 4K. Customers will receive an exclusive limited edition 27×39 Beetlejuice poster for only $49.99. In Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Lydia Deetz is reluctantly reunited with the demonic trickster Beetlejuice in this highly anticipated sequel. Lydia’s daughter, Astrid, is kidnapped by unknown otherworldly forces. The Deetz family, grappling with an unexpected tragedy, returns to their ancestral home in Winter River. A place where a mysterious model of the town holds the key to a portal between the living and the dead. With trouble brewing in both worlds, it’s up to Beetlejuice to save the day –
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Shudder Acquires Chilling New Body Horror ‘Grafted’
Shudder, the premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural, has acquired Sasha Rainbow‘s highly anticipated new horror movie Grafted. Grafted, Rainbow’s feature debut, follows Wei, a scholarship student who travels to New Zealand to pursue her studies. Shy and introverted, Wei struggles to fit in with her glamorous cousin and her friends. Driven by a desire to overcome a genetic facial birthmark, Wei delves into her late father’s research. She is focusing on a revolutionary skin grafting procedure. However, her experiments take a sinister turn, leading her down a dark path of obsession and violence. The cast of this chilling tale includes “3 Body Problem” actress Jess Hong and Mark Mitchinson (Evil Dead Rise). It sees “Sweet Tooth” stars Jared Turner and Eden Hart reunite. Director Sasha Rainbow has expressed excitement about partnering with Shudder. “For those of us who crave dark and twisted dreams, there’s no better place to unleash Grafted than with the curators of terror
Continue reading →
New Free Horror Channel Scream TV Launches Just in Time for Halloween
Horror fans, rejoice! SCREAM TV, a brand new, free-to-air, and free-to-stream television channel dedicated to horror, is set to launch just in time for Halloween. NYX Media Corporation will debut SCREAM TV in North America at 6 AM EST on October 13th, 2024. The channel will be available on the DistroTV app across various platforms, including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, and Android devices. A Horror Fan’s Dream “We are thrilled to launch SCREAM TV and bring our unique horror entertainment experience to fans across North America,” says Corinne Ferguson, CEO of NYX Media Corporation. “Our programming is carefully curated to provide a captivating journey through the horror genre, respecting the viewer’s time and delivering the best possible experience.” SCREAM TV will offer a diverse range of horror content, catering to all types of horror fans. From classic masterpieces to modern classics, cult classics to new releases, there’s something for everyone to sink their teeth into. A Terrifying Treasure Trove
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